The mission of the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) is to support, validate,
recognize and appreciate BFSA members. BFSA advocates for and advances the recruitment,
development, mentoring and retention of Black faculty and staff. BFSA promotes demographic
and racial diversity, and seeks to build a cohesive campus by:

Fostering positive race relations throughout the University community

Keeping issues of inclusiveness, diversity and equity at the forefront of policy making
at the University, and

Partnering with campus and community organizations that share similar goals and objectives

BFSA actively supports the well-being of Black students to ensure the attainment of
their academic and career objectives, and strives to serve as an invaluable resource
for advising, mentoring and counseling Black students.

VISION

In alignment with the University’s commitment, our vision is a collaborative campus
community where Black faculty and staff are well represented, mentoring opportunities
flourish, professional equity is attained, and where Black students are nurtured and
supported in a setting that values diversity, and expects and promotes cultural understanding.

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